Amal T 100mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave.
Amal T 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably before bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, insomnia, and erectile dysfunction. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain and may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Amal T 100mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. Take it as prescribed by the doctor and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
Side effects of Amal T Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Amal T
Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Weight gain
Decreased blood pressure
Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Increased prolactin level in blood
Blurred vision
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Erectile dysfunction
How to use Amal T Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amal T 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Amal T Tablet works
Amal T 100mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amal T 100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amal T 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amal T 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Amal T 100mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Amal T 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amal T 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amal T 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amal T 100mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Amal T Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Amal T 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Sir, when I take much oil vegetable, gram (chana masala), gobhi, soyabean etc. Then soon itching start and red big spots spread on whole body. My heart beat increases sometime feel vomiting. then I take avil tablet . But after 1or 2hours it decrease and I recover. Sir I am suffering for 3 years. Sir please help me.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
Try to control on eating spicy & take Amal juice in morning time before meals, 2 teaspoon
My hairs are change color from black to brown and after some time change brown to white only in 23 year old age what i do sir I tried amal,badam rogan and other oils
Dr. Atula Gupta
Dermatology
Take Tab. Kerablak once daily for 3 month. take lots of protein in your Diet. Green Vegetables.Test- Hemoglobin, T3 T4 TSH.
My hair's are falling about 10 very day. Some says it's normal but it reduces the hair density on my head substantially . I am currently taking amal ki rasayan , applying coconut oil with lemon juice still the hair fall is not stopping.
Yes, Amal T 100mg Tablet may make you sleepy, drowsy, less alert, and may even blur your vision. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.
Q. When should I take Amal T 100mg Tablet?
The time of taking the medicine will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your dose. Doses up to 300 mg can be taken anytime of the day but preferably at the same time each day. Doses more than 300 mg can be taken half in the morning and half in the evening. You can take the medicine during or between meals.
Q. What does Amal T 100mg Tablet do to the brain?
Amal T 100mg Tablet belongs to antipsychotic class of medicines. It acts against dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps in regulating mood and behavior. Schizophrenia is associated with an overactivity of dopamine in the brain, and this overactivity may cause delusions and hallucinations. Amal T 100mg Tablet prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.
Q. Does Amal T 100mg Tablet help with anxiety?
No, there is no data to support the use of Amal T 100mg Tablet in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary, anxiety is a common side effect of Amal T 100mg Tablet.
Q. Can I stop taking Amal T 100mg Tablet after some time?
No, you should keep taking Amal T 100mg Tablet as long as your doctor has advised. Do not stop the medication even if you feel better. Stopping it suddenly may worsen your condition or symptoms may come back. Talk to your doctor who will gradually reduce your dose.
Q. Who should not take Amal T 100mg Tablet?
You should not take Amal T 100mg Tablet if you are under 15 years of age, allergic to it, have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Amal T 100mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding, have tumor of adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma), or if you are taking certain medicines like levodopa, medicines to treat heart rhythm disorders, etc.
Q. Is Amal T 100mg Tablet addictive?
No, there is no evidence to say that Amal T 100mg Tablet causes addiction. Also, its use is not known to have any tendency for abuse.
Q. What are the withdrawal symptoms of Amal T 100mg Tablet?
Suddenly stopping Amal T 100mg Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms which include nausea, vomiting, sweating, difficulty sleeping, extreme restlessness, muscle stiffness or abnormal movements, or your original condition may come back. Therefore, it is advised to gradually reduce the dose of Amal T 100mg Tablet.
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.
References
Stahl SM, editor. Amisulpride. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 17-22.
Amisulpride. South Ruislip, UK: Milpharm Limited; 2018. [Accessed 01 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Amisulpride. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 19 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: